I don't really post here too much, but I've pretty much always been a big user of internet forums (One in particular I've been a member of since August 2006. In that time I don't think I've ever gone longer than a few weeks without posting. Most of the time I'm on there every day making dozens of posts.)

I'm the same way as you, though. In real life I often find conversation awkward and uncomfortable. I never seem to know what to say and just want it to be over (With a few exceptions. Once I get to know a person, or if I'm talking about something I'm really passionate about with a like minded person it's a bit easier for me.) But online I find it a lot easier to communicate. I think the thing that draws me to this particular forum is the fact that people here have the same kind of problems I do. I know EVERYONE has some problems but again, it's just easier for me to talk about them in an online setting. And I know that I'll get support here.